A lot of people in here seem to be militant about nepotism which just screams irrationality to me. I agree that it's not good but it's definitely understandable. The only reason people hate nepotism is because they don't benefit from it. If you were in a position where you could get someone you cared about a good job you would. Nepotism isn't just family. It can be anybody you know. I'd wager most people have some form of Nepotism in their career. A buddy putting in a good word with their boss for you is by common definition Nepotism.